Council gives big boost to wind plan

City proceeds with building demolition at turbine site

3:15 AM,
Oct. 15, 2013

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A downpayment on a 750-kilowatt wind turbine planned for property next to Crisfield's sewage treatment plant won approval from City Council members, who also agreed to the demolition of three buildings at the site.

The city will pay 50 percent of the turbine cost once the contractor, Bearing Construction Co., receives a supply bond from Aeronatica, the manufacturer.

Bearing Construction was awarded the $3.2 million contract in January after submitting the lowest of three bids. ...